740i Sedan3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S8)
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
BMW · Passenger Car
740Li
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- Model years
- 2011–2022
- Generation / trim
- Not listed
Powertrain and fuel economy
740i xDrive Sedan3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S8)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
Safety recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STARTER ASSEMBLY25V644000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Safety consequence
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.